In brief: Dixie Tech earns 17 medals at SkillsUSA

Dixie Technical College had a banner year at the state-wide SkillsUSA competition.

Dixie Tech was represented by 22 students varying in age; the youngest being 16 and the oldest participant at age 39. Dixie Tech students participated in events that reflected their respective area of study including information technology, medical assisting, photography, TV video production, architectural design, electrical construction wiring, Internet working, medical math, nurse assisting, web design, digital cinema and technical drafting. Dixie Tech’s students competed in 20 events, garnering 17 medals – 12 of which were gold. The Utah SkillsUSA championships consist of competitive events highlighting the best career and technical education students in the state. This year’s contest took place April 12 - 13 at Salt Lake Community College.

“When you send 22 students to a state competition and 17 of them come home with a me​d​al, you know you're doing something right," said Jordan Rushton, Dixie Tech Vice President of Instruction. "We could not be more proud of these impressive students and the fantastic instructors who have a true commitment to excellence."

SkillsUSA is a career and technical student organization serving more than 395,000 people enrolled in trade, technical, skilled, and health occupations. Event winners will have the opportunity to represent Dixie Technical College and the State of Utah at the National SkillsUSA competition in Louisville, Kentucky, June 25 – 30. At the annual national-level championships, 6,500 students will compete in 100 hands-on skill and leadership contests. Dixie Tech instructors largely attribute the success of the students to the new campus, updated equipment, and support from the community.

LFCIA Utah holds largest soccer camp in its history

Liverpool F.C. International Academy Utah held one of the largest soccer camps in the history of LFC when over 1,100 youngsters gathered in Salt Lake City and St. George.

Young players from all age groups were put through their paces over four days of intense training sessions and learned techniques mirroring those used at Liverpool F.C.

The Liverpool F.C. International Academy Utah held its largest soccer camp in April 2018(Photo: Submitted by James Shaw)

“It has been a week that our players, coaches and parents will not forget in a long time at our Academy in Salt Lake City and St. George," said Anthony Godfrey, Academy Director at Liverpool F.C. International Academy Utah. "... I would just like to thank everyone who contributed and worked tirelessly in making this week a special one for the players. I'm certain it will be a childhood memory that will live with them for a lifetime.”

Tryouts will run at various locations throughout Utah from May 21 until June 1, with hundreds of youngsters expected to make a bid to play in a Liverpool F.C. jersey.

For information, go to lfcacademyutah.com.

United Utah Party announces 2018 State Convention

On Saturday, April 28, at 10 a.m., the United Utah Party will be holding its State Convention at Midvale Middle School. This will be the second state convention for the party, which held its first convention to nominate Jim Bennett as the candidate in last year’s special congressional election in Utah’s Third District. Bennett will be speaking at this year’s convention, along with Richard Davis, the United Utah Party Chair.

“What a difference a year makes,” Davis said. “Last year, we weren’t sure if we were even going to get a spot on the ballot. This year, we have nineteen candidates running for offices all across the state, and we have a great deal of momentum behind us.”

Davis cited the 900 people who turned out to last month’s first UUP caucuses as evidence that people are looking for a new political home.

“People are fed up with the broken two-party system,” Davis said. “The United Utah Party is the common-sense alternative that represents mainstream Utah voters.”

The United Utah Party allows all members of the party to act as delegates to the convention.

“The goal is to be as inclusive as possible,” Davis said. “The traditional two-party convention system is designed to shut people out of the process, and we want to turn that around and get people directly engaged in choosing their representatives.”

Those unable to travel to the convention can also participate in satellite locations throughout the state. Information on how to participate remotely are posted at unitedutah.org.

Sand Hollow named best course in Utah

The Championship Course at Sand Hollow Resort has been selected as Golfweek’s No. 1 course in Utah for the 9th consecutive year. The course currently ranks 54th in the “Top 100 Resort Courses in the United States.”

“We are honored by this recognition,” stated Robert W. Roche, co-owner of the Sand Hollow Resort and President of Roche Enterprises. “The Championship Course offers an unsurpassed golf experience, and we are continuing to enhance the property with amenities for golfers as well as for adventure travelers and those looking to relax and unwind in a gorgeous setting.”

Featuring wide fairways and native red sand bunkers, the stunning course, designed by John Fought, offers spectacular views at every hole and provides a unique experience for all golfers.

“This ranking validates the efforts of our staff, who work hard to meticulously maintain the course,” added General Manager Adam Jasperson. “We encourage everyone to come out and experience Sand Hollow Resort.”